At present the major firms invested in the internet industry show a high level of concentration, meaning that large companies like Apple, Microsoft, and Google are slowly creating barriers to entry in the internet industry making it harder for smaller firms to thrive and compete, all modern economic theory predicts that this trend will lead to an eventual decrease in competitiveness which will slow future innovations in a rapidly changing and developing field with tremendous potential. In order to promote future development and growth the US Bureau of Labor and Statistics will need to begin monitoring the size and scope of the largest firms and how they impact the overall market. This solution is fully within the bounds of current regulation and government oversight.
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